PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — Law enforcement officers in Pickaway County are currently conducting a search for a missing man believed to be suicidal. The man, described as a white male, approximately 6 feet tall and 150 pounds, was last seen wearing a black hoodie, jeans, a black backpack, and boots. He was spotted heading north […]
ODJFS invites “Gen Z” to Virtual Career Fair, aims to boost youth employment
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Matt Damschroder, Director of the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, announced today that Ohio residents aged 27 and under can now register for the OhioMeansJobs.com “Gen Z” Virtual Career Fair, scheduled for May 8. Early registration allows employers to review resumes ahead of time and potentially arrange discussions on the […]
State officials encourage residents to reflect on their drinking habits during “Alcohol Awareness Month”
COLUMBUS, Ohio —– This April, the Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of Liquor Control (DOLC) is urging residents to take a moment and consider their relationship with alcohol. “Check In On Yourself” is the message for Alcohol Awareness Month, encouraging Ohioans to assess how alcohol consumption may be impacting their overall health and well-being. Statistics […]
First case of Bird Flu confirmed in Ohio dairy cows
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio’s Department of Agriculture (ODA) announced today the confirmation of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), commonly known as bird flu, in a dairy cattle herd. This marks the first detection of HPAI in any livestock operation within the state. The infected herd, located in Wood County, received cows earlier in March from […]
International soldiers join Ohio Army National Guard for 2024 Best Warrior Competition
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Over 15 members of the Ohio Army National Guard, along with eight soldiers from Serbia and Hungary, are set to compete in the 2024 OHARNG Best Warrior Competition. The event will take place from Thursday to Sunday, April 4-7, at the Camp James A. Garfield Joint Military Training Center in Newton Falls, […]
Voting rights organization highlights increase in Ohio provisional ballots rejected over ID
NICK EVANS, Ohio Capital Journal — It’s been about a year since Ohio’s photo voter ID law took effect, and the organization All Voting Is Local wanted to see how its requirements have impacted provisional voting. What it found was a sharp increase in rejections due to lack of ID. Compared to recent years, the […]
Shawnee State University to host public solar eclipse watch party
PORTSMOUTH, Ohio — Shawnee State University (SSU) is inviting the community to celebrate a celestial spectacle with a Solar Eclipse Watch Party on Monday, April 8th. The event, hosted by SSU’s Clark Planetarium, will take place from 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM at the Advanced Technology Center. Guests can enjoy a live stream of the […]
The Chillicothe Police Department responded to various calls on April 2, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — On April 2, 2024, the Chillicothe Police Department received multiple calls for service. Here’s a list of those calls. 07:50 AM: Breaking and entering reported on W 2nd St. 08:14 AM: Accident reported on Church St. 08:14 AM: Parking violation reported on Church St. 08:41 AM: Domestic dispute reported on S Mulberry […]
Ross County Sheriff’s Office Calls for Service – April 2nd, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Here’s a summary of calls for service to the Ross County Sheriff’s Office on April 2nd, 2024.
NWS to survey possible tornado damage in southern Ohio
WILMINGTON, Ohio — Southern Ohio is assessing the damage after severe weather ripped through the region on Tuesday. The National Weather Service (NWS) plans to conduct storm surveys today, to determine the extent of the damage and the possibility of tornadoes. Residents who witnessed weather-related damage are urged to report it to the NWS via […]
